Thanks

[Lmartin]

Thanks

[katanita]

Hi there, I hope your friend gets the fund she needs. You might want to clarify what the money is going towards, as a return flight to Budapest should be a lot less than ?700, so people might be confused by that.

[Lmartin]

thsnks

[wulfhound]

There's also the option of taking an overnight bus from Victoria Coach Station.

27 hours on a bus with a toddler is a slog, admittedly, but if your friend can't raise ?700 it's worth considering - much cheaper than flying.

Good luck!

[George Orwell]

Flying Wizz Air Wednesday before Christmas, returning Wednesday after Christmas from Luton is ?208 per person, i.e. ?416 return for two.

You won't be getting anything from me.

[katanita]

I can see prices are a lot higher than usual due to the season. Still worth shopping around. But either way I would definitely state that cost clearly on the GoFundMe page as people will be inevitably be skeptical.

Lmartin Wrote:

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> The money is to get her and her son a return

> flight to Budapest I have done some research on

> cheap airlines and have found the lowest price of

> ?678 return for both, as this is the Christmas

> holiday season I suppose that's why the amount is

> a lot higher .

[Lmartin]

Thanks

[Lmartin]

Thanks

[Rolo Tomasi]

Try here

[George Orwell]

"Yes air whizz was the cheapest that I found the dates that she would be going for are for 2 weeks from the 23rd December to the 2nd of Jan so that she can spend enough time with her nan and mum. Thanks for the advice"

Well, if there's a shortage of cash then she and you ought to be flexible with dates.

[Chick]

Orwell, you take my breath away.

[Lmartin]

thanks

[Lmartin]

Thanks

[George Orwell]

OK then, I'll try and be helpful. Every day you wait before you buy a ticket the price will go up and up until the day before, when, if there are any seats left it'll cost a grand a ticket. Think about buying now.

I'm not putting you down, it just seems that in my experience sometimes those in need can appear to be a tad unreasonable in their requests when looking for the generosity of others.

I'll say no more on the subject.

[Lmartin]

Thank you for your advice 🙂

[Lmartin]

Thanks

[Lmartin]

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[Jules-and-Boo]

I'd like to take my nan to Australia to see her elderly brothers for Christmas - but any time actually - they'd love to see each other anytime - even for one minute. It would never have crossed my mind to ask for donations.

Maybe you're starting something.

[Lmartin]

thanks

[Jules-and-Boo]

I'm sorry, but I don't actually know what to say when there are people on our streets who have nowhere to go - especially in the context of your request - for Christmas Day.

If your friend needs to see her family, then the specifics of dates wouldn't really be such a big deal - would they?

It would be cheaper after Christmas holidays, for instance.

Have you thought about sending her a video? I'm guessing you talk to her regularly?